Australia wants navy boats with lots of weapons, but no crew. Will they run afoul of international law?
The advantages are that vessels can operate for longer, with more stealth, and allow military personnel to avoid hostile environments.
Wed Feb 21 2024
US warships transit Taiwan Strait, first since Pelosi visit
These ships transited through a corridor in the strait that is beyond the territorial sea of any coastal state, the US Navy said.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Chinese and Taiwanese warships shadow each other as drills due to end
10 warships each from China and Taiwan sailed at close quarters in the Taiwan Strait, with some Chinese vessels crossing the median line.
Mon Aug 08 2022
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Fri Aug 05 2022
N. Korea slams US for supporting Taiwan in nod to ally China
North Korea Vice Foreign Minister Pak Myong Ho criticized the United States for sending warships through the Taiwan Strait.
Sat Oct 23 2021
Britain to permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters
Plans for the high-profile visit by the carrier strike group come as London deepens security ties with Tokyo.
Tue Jul 20 2021
Japan spots Chinese aircraft carrier in East China Sea
The eight are expected to sail between the main island of Okinawa Prefecture and the island of Miyako, also Okinawa, to enter the Western Pacific.
Tue Dec 27 2016
Chinese carrier enters South China Sea amid renewed tension
The move comes amid renewed tension over self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own, following U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's telephone call with the island's president.
Mon Dec 26 2016
New Zealand earthquake relief hits full steam as navy arrives
Rescue efforts after an earthquake in New Zealand intensify as a fleet of international warships began arriving in the disaster zone.
Wed Nov 16 2016
International warships to help New Zealand quake relief
Warships from the United States, Canada and Australia have been drafted in to help earthquake relief efforts in New Zealand after a 7.8 tremor devastated parts of the South Island.
Tue Nov 15 2016
Russian cruise missiles target Syria
Russian warships in the Mediterranean Sea fired cruise missiles at targets near Aleppo on Friday.
Sat Aug 20 2016
US aircraft carriers start drills off Philippines
The Philippines has been improving its defence ties with the US to help boost the ability of one of Asia's weakest armed forces.
Sun Jun 19 2016
US releases video it says shows Iranian rockets near American warships
The US released a video it says showing Iranian Revolutionary Guards vessel firing unguided rockets on Dec. 26 near American warships.
Sun Jan 10 2016
Iran fired rockets near US warships in Gulf
The Guards were conducting a live-fire exercise and the Truman came within about 1,500 yards of a rocket.
Wed Dec 30 2015
Indonesia sends three warships to help with haze: official
Three warships have arrived in Kalimantan bringing much needed medical staff, shelters, cooking stoves and protective masks.
Mon Oct 26 2015